In 2021, Samsung released the third generation of its folding screen smartphone, namely the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. This smartphone offers technological breakthroughs that are not found in flagship smartphones in general.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 comes with an increasingly modern design. The Infinity Flex Display model creates a grande and luxurious impression on this smartphone. The display screen looks clean without any large frames or camera notch on it.
On the back of the device, there are three sets of cameras mounted in a vertical row. In line with the front, the rear body of the Galaxy Z Fold3 also looks clean, without logo stickers and so on, in accordance with its identity as a flagship phone.
In addition to a charming design, the Galaxy Z Fold3 is also claimed to be tough. For the body, Samsung uses Armor Aluminum material, the strongest aluminum ever used for a cellphone - which is accompanied by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for the strongest protection against scratches and unexpected drops.
More Powerful with IPX8 Certification
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 comes with IPX8 certification. That is, this phone has been tested to survive in fresh water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
The Galaxy Z Fold3 is the world's first folding screen phone to receive the certificate. This ability is owned by the Galaxy Z Fold3 after Samsung engineers were able to make design formulations that maintain gaps in the body and hinges, so as to prevent the entry of water that could potentially damage the engine.
Water resistance makes the Galaxy Z Fold3 even more capable to accompany various user activities. For example, to create aesthetic photo and video content while swimming.
Advanced Screen Technology Pamper Users
The Galaxy Z Fold3 has a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex Display main screen with a resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels. The screen carries a 2X Dynamic AMOLED panel that offers rich, sharp and detailed colors. In addition, the refresh rate is now 120Hz from the previous 60Hz.
The 'Infinity' label on the screen carried by the Galaxy Z Fold3, is not just a label. The screen is indeed capable of displaying visuals that seem limitless, due to the elimination of the punch hole that previously adorned its predecessor series. Instead, the South Korean technology giant made an under-screen camera technology innovation, which was the first time it was presented in the world.
This technology gives users a wider view to watch, play games, and make video calls, but can also use facial recognition more seamlessly.
The presence of Flex Mode, which allows users to open the screen in a 90-degree fold or fully open, makes users free to work, for example making conference calls while writing notes. In addition, Flex Mode also allows users to adjust the screen position when streaming videos or movies, in order to get a comfortable position.
Qualified Performance to Support Various Activities
Galaxy Z Fold 3 performance is supported by Snapdragon 888 Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) and combined with Adreno 660 GPU. Chipset performance is supported by 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 ROM with 128GB and 256GB capacity options. The combination delivers high processing speed, and is reliable for running multiple applications at the same time.
To support multitasking, the Multi Active Window feature is available, allowing users to open three applications at once on the Galaxy Z Fold3 screen. The position of the application can be changed according to the user's wishes.
In order to make it easier for users to switch applications, Samsung presents a taskbar like on a computer device. This taskbar is given for the first time, its position is on the right edge of the screen. Users just choose the application to be used. So there's no need to bother going back to the Home screen and looking for the application you want to open, it saves time.
Stylus Support to Boost Productivity
Galaxy Z Fold3 is the world's first foldable smartphone that supports S Pen stylus compatibility. Users can choose to use the S Pen specifically for the Galaxy Z Fold3 or the S Pen Pro which can be used on other Samsung devices.
Using a stylus makes it easier for users to do activities, for example, to take notes while making video calls with colleagues. Samsung also provides a feature that is able to convert handwriting to text. This makes it easier for users to share meeting minutes both via email and instant messages.
In their spare time, users can use the S Pen to draw or color. With the main screen of the Galaxy Z Fold3 measuring 7.6 inches, this activity is maximized and fun.
A Full-Featured Camera to Channel Creativity
The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is equipped with five cameras placed in three different positions. On the front cover there is a 10 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture, and on the inside there is a 4 MP camera placed under the screen.
On the back there are three cameras consisting of a 12 MP Wide camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 12 MP Ultra Wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 12 MP Tele camera that can take photos with 2x optical zoom.
Thanks to its folding screen design, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G can be used to take photos in various modes, for example taking selfies using the rear camera while viewing the results on the cover screen.
In addition, users can also take advantage of the Dual Preview feature to review filters, effects, and AR doodles used on the cover screen before editing them on the main screen. There is also an auto framing feature that can detect four people in one frame and frame them with the appropriate composition.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 comes at a price that is quite affordable for a folding screen flagship phone. Samsung with the Galaxy Z Fold3 (12GB/256GB) and (12GB/512GB) variants. There are three color choices, namely Phantom Black, Phantom Green.